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South-Africa based DRDGOLD Limited exemplifies the circular economy through innovative surface tailings retreatment.

The company transforms historical mining waste into profitable gold production while delivering environmental remediation. Processing 19.5 million tonnes of tailings annually to produce 155 288 ounces of gold, it practices grey water recycling and operates a 60MW solar plant delivering power to its Ergo operation and the national grid.

With R7.8 billion expansion plans targeting 200 000oz/pa production and operations extending beyond 2040, DRDGOLD demonstrates how circular economy principles drive environmental restoration, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable financial growth.

DRDGOLD’s primary listing is on the JSE Limited and it has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (JSE: DRD; NYSE: DRD).